Associate Marketing Manager

Dole Fresh Vegetables, based in Monterey, California, is the nation's leading producer of packaged salads as well as a major grower and harvester of vegetable commodity products. Position is responsible for providing staff assistance within the Marketing Department with Customer Specific marketing, to include:'X Manage the planning and execution of account specific marketing plans for customers across the United States and Canada. 'X Work closely with sales team to integrate overall brand strategies with detailed account understanding to develop in-store promotions that achieve incremental sales, consumer loyalty and consumer education. 'X Create and deliver marketing presentations, provide post-analysis for trade promotional activities. 'X Manage outside agencies and vendors. 'X Manage budget spending, coupon reporting and POS fulfillment'X Other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: EDUCATION: B.S. degree in Marketing or related field. MBA preferredSKILLS: Team leadership, project management, data analysis and research abilities. Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to think strategically. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and syndicated research data software (IRI/ACNeilsen Nitro). OTHER: Travel will be required (up to 20%) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-2 years consumer brand management marketing experience in a traditional packaged goods environment. Food industry or grocery experience preferred. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2215413&boardid=749